Most Reliable Online Paper Book Shops at The Moment?

Shipping is all over the place right now.

If you have bought a physical book in the last 6 months;

1) I've made a poll for those in a hurry - just upvote whichever seller you recommend.

1.5) If there's a shop I've missed please post about it.

2) For those not in a hurry - please post:

Where are you buying books lately?
Did they arrive safely?
How long did it take?

Poll Options

  • 0
    Abbey's
  • 12
    Amazon
  • 1
    Angus & Robertson
  • 8
    Book Depository
  • 3
    Booktopia
  • 0
    Bookware
  • 0
    Boomerang Books
  • 0
    Dymocks
  • 0
    Fishpond
  • 1
    QBD
  • 0
    Readings
  • 0
    The Nile

Comments

  • +2

    QBD/Big W. Walk in store and collect book, and don't worry about shipping time…

    Use Booko to make sure price is decent

  • +1

    Start with Op shops. They are cheap.

    • +2

      And one step before that: libraries.

      Also browse street libraries if you go on walks for random books you weren't (or were vaguely) aware of but once you find out, you can't put down.

      • +2

        The Street libraries are what kept me going through the “lockdown”. I got some good books and dropping some off gave me more room on my bookshelf. I sprayed them with Glen 20 when I got home and left them in the garage for a few days.

  • +1

    Zookal

  • +4

    I check the prices on https://booko.com.au/ which shows you the cheapest price including postage. I just buy from whatever seller has the best price. I think I have used most of the ones on your list and all have been fine. Shipping times vary according to the country the book is coming from.

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